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got kicked out of wal mart! *ancient topic revived*
for bringing my chi!!!
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Posted: 1:02:20 PM 7/3/2006
This is the first time this has ever happened to me......never have I been kicked out of a grocery store, clothing store, restaurant, banquet hall, shopping mall, or even home depot (which has signs that specifically say "no dogs"!) for having my 2.3 lb chihuahua with me.....surprisingly, WAl mart, the one store I thought for sure would let her in with me, showed me to the door.....I was in shock......anyone else have a similar situation?
Posted: 1:08:27 PM 7/3/2006
No, but then I dont try to bring my dogs into stores that specifically say 'No dogs allowed' or have food products in them, as it's a violation of hte health code :P What did you expect?
Posted: 1:20:25 PM 7/3/2006
Normally, if the dog is in a bag it's fine. Or in the cart. I bring Max into waldbaums occasionally if I need to, and he sits in the cart. I have also bought him into the mall (and walmart) in a dog-carry bag I carry over my shoulder.

I understand if it is a big dog , but if it's a chi or a pom, or any other small breed then I think it's fine as long as they are contained in a carrier.

***Edited By: siennalovesmax on 7/3/2006 1:24:33 PM***
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Posted: 1:22:15 PM 7/3/2006
I agree with Minniyar. If everyone brought their dog, it would be a nightmare. Rules are rules.

***Edited By: bellas_mom on 7/3/2006 1:23:08 PM***
Reason: sp
Posted: 1:24:38 PM 7/3/2006
Just the other day a woman tried to bring her toy poodle into a Wal-Mart out here, they told her no way. They aren't allowed because of the food in the store. But then again I have seen people bring in dogs that fit in bags they are carrying and no one has said a word. So no clue, maybe her poodle was to big, she had it in a shopping cart.
Posted: 1:26:30 PM 7/3/2006
If the dog were to bite someone, maybe they could be sued, the signs are there for a reason, and although i love my dog, i usually obey the rules.
Posted: 1:34:32 PM 7/3/2006
I'm not suprised. They have a no pets policy, it should be respected or followed. When we enter a place of buisnsess we are following their rules as long as their rules are within the law. They allow service animals and that is more then enough for me.
Posted: 1:45:30 PM 7/3/2006
I agree with Minniyar~~They sell food there. It is a health violation, you should not have taken your dog there. People could start alot of crap over that. Personally, I may, I don't want to buy my food in a grocery store that allows any one to bring in a dog. The dog could be sick or anything, you never know.

The only animals that should be allowed are service animals. What did you think they would do? Doesnt surprise me at all.
Posted: 2:03:37 PM 7/3/2006
We took Rocco in home depot .I was carrying him .I thought they allow pets there. Well, maybe not in all areas.
Rocco's previous owner said she took him in a purse into Marie Callendar's(restaurant).That I think is going alittle far.


***Edited By: debg on 7/3/2006 2:03:58 PM***
Reason: 8
Posted: 2:06:27 PM 7/3/2006
I am glad they showed you to the door. If the rules say no dogs then no dogs. Pretty simple. I can believe people will take dogs to places that serve food. Nasty. And a health risk.
Posted: 2:18:31 PM 7/3/2006
no big suprise. what did you expect. they have a no dog or cat or anything of that nature policy. i would not have even attempted to bring my dog into a store with me that has a no dog policy. regardless of size. i respect the rules and they are in place for a reason. if you want to take your pet into a store with you then go to one that allows it. geesh.
Posted: 3:00:03 PM 7/3/2006
I've heard people freak about this before. You got what you deserved. I'm glad they laid down the rules. Anyone with a bigger dog wouldn't be trying to bend the rules to suit them, so what exactly makes it fair for you to charge past the no pats sign?
Posted: 3:04:43 PM 7/3/2006
Because he is cute and little...Didn't you know that Mafia.

Personally I am glad they laid the law down on this one.
Posted: 3:05:46 PM 7/3/2006
If I can put my 75lb lab into a heavy duty backpack and tote him into the store you think I'd get away with it? I promise only his nose would show!
Posted: 3:08:08 PM 7/3/2006
LOL too funny Minn...I don't understand why people with little think they should get special treatment in stores.
Posted: 3:10:34 PM 7/3/2006
I agree they should not be took into a store that has a no dog policy. We were in Home Depot the other nite and there was a girl with a toy poodle. I was in Garden Ridge about a month ago and a lady had her yorkie with her. THat one really surprised me that they said nothing. If you are going to go shopping leave them home rather than a hot car too. That is something else that really gets me, is these people that leave their dogs in a car thats 140 degrees inside.
Posted: 3:12:38 PM 7/3/2006
LOL @ What you said Minniyar!
Posted: 3:13:24 PM 7/3/2006
I take my Dobes with me to alot of places, but I would expect to get kicked out of any place that sells food products. Yes I go to hardware stores,etc, but they don't have food and if I were to be asked to leave, I would do so very respectfully. So far I have never been asked to leave, but i use a little common sense about where I'm going with them.
Posted: 3:16:30 PM 7/3/2006
The Home Depot and Lowe's in our area allow dogs. In the garden shop area they can walk, in the inside of the store they must be in the cart (or in a bag or tote or whatever if you have a dog that fits in one). That is one of the places I take Manson to make sure he stays socialized with all kinds of people. Pike's Nursery allows them as well. Don't know if they are a nationwide chain, but often places like plant nurseries and landscape supply stores will allow dogs. Just call first if you're not sure.

Our Wal-mart does NOT allow dogs. There is food! In addition, think of places like Petsmart that do allow dogs. There are constant messes and handy supplies for owners to take care of their own dog's mess, and still I see where people just leave it. There are areas in Walmart and Target and most clothing stores that are CARPETED. Imagine the way the store would smell if everybody could bring their animals??!!
Posted: 3:22:29 PM 7/3/2006
Our Lowes and Home Depot allows dogs too.
As well as Armstrong Nursery. At Home Depot in our city, at one visit there are sometimes 3 dogs! They are all very well behaved though. I have brought Mia a few times. the market doesnt allow dogs (of course) but I saw a lady with a Poodle in there once... shopped... went through check out and everything and non one said anything to her! I couldnt believe it. I would never bring Mia there.
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